Ten incumbents and two newcomers sailed into office uncontested, and the Canton business community secured a new tax exemption in an otherwise lackluster town election held on Tuesday, April 8. Only 428, or approximately 3 percent, of the town’s more than 14,000 registered voters turned out at the polls this year; however, it was still […]
The Canton Squirt mini team of Liam Polles and Patrick Morrissey defeated Brookline to capture the District 3 Mini 1-on-1 championship on Saturday, March 29, at Metropolis Rink in Canton. Mini 1-on-1 is a youth hockey program in collaboration with USA Hockey, the Boston Bruins, NESN and TD Bank. Mini teams consist of one goalie […]
Coming off a historic and memorable 2013 campaign that ended in the Division 3 state semifinals, the CHS boys’ lacrosse team returned to the turf last week with several new starters and high hopes for another successful season. And already the Bulldogs have two impressive wins under their belts, including a thrilling comeback against Mansfield […]
The School Committee decided to come in line with what the Finance Committee and Finance Director Jim Murgia has recommended for an operating budget for the next fiscal year. The committee voted to send a budget of $34,629,256 to the May 11 town meeting. That figure represents an increase of 3.9 percent, or $1.3 million, […]
Congressman Stephen F. Lynch has announced the opening of “An Artistic Discovery,” the 2014 Congressional Art Competition. This annual competition is open to all high school students who reside in the 8th Congressional District, which includes the town of Canton. The winner will have his or her work displayed in the U.S. Capitol for a […]
The Hansen Elementary School community held a very successful “Staff vs. Students” basketball fundraiser on Friday evening, April 4, in the CHS gymnasium. Organized by the Hansen CAPT, the event attracted more than 600 spectators and raised over $7,500 for Kayley and Patrick Furbush, who lost both of their parents, Kristen and Stephen, within a […]
The Canton Citizen is in the process of developing an electronic version of our popular weekly newspaper. This digital publication would have the look and feel of the print edition and would be viewable across a wide range of digital platforms, including tablets and smart phones. In contrast to the Canton Citizen website, which offers […]
At least 25 Canton firefighters and members of the Canton Police Department attended the funerals of two Boston firefighters, Lt. Ed Walsh and firefighter Mike Kennedy, who died while battling a nine-alarm blaze in the Back Bay last Wednesday. Flags at the two Canton fire stations were flown at half mast from March 26 through […]
Canton Youth Hockey’s Squirt B Green team ended its season last Sunday in a heartbreaking 5-4 playoff loss to Duxbury after an incredible six overtime periods. The kids showed up at Pembroke Hobomock Arena full of energy and ready to skate. They were missing two players, Adam Tabba and Chris Turano, so they knew they were […]
George R. MacPhail Jr., 88, of Canton, passed away April 1 at the Harrington House in Walpole. Born and raised in Dorchester, George graduated from English High School. Corporal MacPhail enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps, serving overseas during World War II on the SS Black. George and his wife, Frances, moved to Canton in […]
